Project Engineer

Job Summary And Requirements This opportunity is for a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB) administers workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation in the territory. WSCB’s mission is to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses in partnership with employers and workers and to support workers when injuries occur. We take care of injured workers by facilitating their stay at work, return to work and recovery.

Values WSCB’s strives for “vision zero” work related injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. As we fulfill that mandate, three organizational values guide our internal conduct and our external relationships:

• Partnership
• Accountability
• Compassion

The Role Reporting to the Manager, Mine Safety, the Project Engineer supports the WSCB in overseeing mining operations throughout the Yukon Territory. Responsibilities include reviewing mining plans, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act and Workplace Health and Safety Regulations. These responsibilities are conducted at a professional level in the various phases of mine construction and operation, from preliminary engineering through to project reclamation.

Essential Qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or a related discipline) from a recognized institution;
• Significant experience in mining, heavy industrial, or construction environments;
• Experience managing and supporting engineering projects with a strong health and safety focus;
• Significant experience in the mining sector, including experience reviewing or developing mine designs, and experience with mining operations and mining methods;
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or completion of coursework toward either designation would be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework

• Influencing Others
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Taking action and achieving results

Conditions Of Employment

• Have and maintain RCMP Security Clearance.
• Eligible for registration, or registered, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Yukon.

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Contact Details **For information about this competition please contact Matthew Fehr, Human Resources Consultant at [email protected]

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12 months